Are dental radiographs safe?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dentine hypersensitivity (DH) occurs on exposed dentine and is dependent on the patency of dentinal tubules. This study compared the effectiveness of red propolis extract (RPE), calcium sodium phosphosilicate (Novamin) and arginine-calcium carbonate (ACC) in occluding dentine tubules. METHODS:Eighty dentine...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Chen CL,Parolia A,Pau A,Celerino de Moraes Porto IC

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and periapical radiography in diagnosing root resorption and verify the influence of filling material in detecting these lesions. METHODS:Digital periapical radiographs and CBCT images of patients with root resorption and a hi...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Lima TF,Gamba TO,Zaia AA,Soares AJ

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, ibuprofen, was evaluated in pain control following periodontal surgery. This type of agent acts peripherally by inhibiting the release of prostaglandins and minimizing the local inflammatory response. Thus there may be an advantage in pre-treatment administratio...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Pearlman B,Boyatzis S,Daly C,Evans R,Gouvoussis J,Highfield J,Kitchings S,Liew V,Parsons S,Serb P,Tseng P,Wallis C

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A survey of 1,658 homebound and institutionalized persons suggested that about 7,000 chronically ill South Australians may need dental care and that such treatment is currently unavailable to the great majority of them. ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Vowles NJ,Watson BI,Dahl BJ

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we report a very unusual case of a patient with osteomyelitis of the condyle secondary to pericoronitis of an impacted third molar. The patient was treated by removal of the impacted third molar, opening of the drainage, combined with systemic application of antibiotics for two weeks. This treatment opt...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Wang R,Cai Y,Zhao YF,Zhao JH

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psychosomatic factors and their association with dermatological disorders are well recognized, yet their importance in oral lichen planus (OLP) is still debated. This study was done to determine the importance of psychosocial stressors in patients with OLP. METHODS:An analytical age-sex matched double contr...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Chaudhary S

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies by the authors have looked at the nature of the fissure system of human permanent molars and premolars, and has provided evidence for the presence of a prismless layer of enamel. It was noted during these studies that the fissure spaces were often occupied by material other than the fissure ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Burrow JF,Burrow MF,Makinson OF

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cleaning of endodontic and all dental instruments prior to sterilization is a prerequisite for their processing for re-use. This study aimed to develop a clinically practical cleaning protocol for rotary nickel-titanium (NiTi) endodontic files prior to sterilization. METHODS:Cleaning experiments were co...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Parashos P,Linsuwanont P,Messer HH

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The decalcification process removes the mineralized part of the dental hard tissues, making the histologic examination of enamel-associated tissues less than optimal. The cutting-grinding technique allows preparation of histologic slides with well preserved dental hard tissues together with their surrounding soft tiss...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Günhan M,Günhan O,Celasun B,Safali M

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents some information, derived by questionnaire, on the social characteristics and background of 1148 first-year dental students at the University of Sydney for the years 1976-1985. Student entry age was 19.4 years; 27 per cent were female; 36 per cent of fathers and 24 per cent of mothers were professi...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Sivaneswaran S,Barnard PD

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The problems associated with positioning anterior health teeth in prosthetic treatment procedures are discussed and some recent work reviewed. Useful guides for establishing the artificial anterior dental relationship have been described and an application of these guides has been illustrated. ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Murray CG

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases are reported to illustrate certain features related to swellings of the salivary glands. With a mucocele of the floor of the mouth difficulites may arise in the correct identification of the gland of origin, in elucidating the aetiological factors, and in obtaining adequate radiographic or sialographic vie...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Speculand B

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ageing Australian population living in the new millennium has dental needs that are very different and more complex than those experienced by previous older adult cohorts during the twentieth century. A summary of the oral health status of older Australians is presented, together with a review of the important rel...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Chalmers JM

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of migratory abscess pointing both intraorally and extraorally at a considerable distance from the causative site is reported. The anatomy of the area leading to the formation of such an abscess is described. ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Ho KH

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The history of denture base materials and the accompanying development of impression techniques are traced from the earliest times to the present day (Part 1) as a prelude to a study (Part 2-4) of the various theories that have been advanced to explain retention of the base without mechanical support. These theories a...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Murray MD,Darvell BW

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess the influence of externally applied 'command set' methods on the microleakage of several glass ionomer cements (GICs). METHODS:Four different restorative GICs were cured using three different methods: standard curing (SC), ultrasonic excitation (UC) and by an external hea...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Gorseta K,Glavina D,Skrinjaric I

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reasons for permanent tooth extractions were studied in a survey in South Australia conducted over a two week period in which 154 dentists participated, a response rate of 43 per cent. Of 2,387 teeth extracted from 1,104 patients, caries accounted for 52 per cent, periodontal and orthodontic causes 25.6 and 11.1 per c...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Johansen SB,Johansen JR

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An oral health status survey was conducted on 818 adolescents aged 12 to 16 years in a non-fluoridated area in rural Victoria. The prevalence and severity of dental caries experience was found to increase with age. The occlusal surface was the predominant surface affected by dental caries for all age groups. Filled su...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Soo YS,Morgan MV

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to justify the time and expense involved in complex restorative treatment there is an expectation of a favourable result and long-term success. Longevity in fixed prosthodontics is not only dependent upon the precision and skill with which the work is carried out, but also to a large degree upon a proper asse...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Selby A

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To report the dental caries experience of preschool children within the north Brisbane region and to investigate the association between selected social and demographic variables and disease presence. METHODS:A cross-sectional sample of 2515 children aged four to six years was examined in a preschool settin...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Hallett KB,O'Rourke PK

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses were carried out to obtain an indication of the economic viability of the prolonged fluoride application (PFA) method. Using three year results from a clinical trial of the technique, the cost-benefit ratio has calculated as 1:2.1 and the cost-effectiveness as $3.49 per sur...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Enno A,Craig GG

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The erosive potential of wine on teeth may be modified by the buffering capacity of saliva. This potential effect was studied for three different wines in vitro and in vivo. METHODS:The buffering capacity was studied in vitro by stepwise addition of small volumes of a dry white wine, a medium sweet white wi...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Brand HS,Tjoe Fat GM,Veerman EC

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The National Study of Adult Oral Health (NSAOH) 2017-18 collected information from a sample of the Australian population aged 15 years and over. The Study comprised an interview questionnaire, completed by telephone or online, and an oral epidemiological examination among dentate participants. Participation in the Stu...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Ellershaw A,Chrisopoulos S,Luzzi L

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is predicted that more Australians will retain their natural dentitions into old age and their dental needs will have to be met with a wide range of dental services by dentists acting with understanding, kindness, and sympathy. The empathy to do so requires experience of appropriate delivery systems in the environm...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Homan BT

更新日期：1982-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the current published work relating to the clinical benefits of the use of systemic azithromycin as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy. A published work search of PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials up to 27 April 2016 was undertaken. The large...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： O'Rourke VJ

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to investigate the effect of silver and fluoride ions on demineralization of enamel. METHODS:The coronal parts of 40 extracted sound premolars were prepared into tooth blocks. An unvarnished occlusal surface window (OW) and a flat buccal/lingual surface window (FW) were created for each too...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Liu BY,Lo EC,Li CM

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Australia there is a tradition of early involvement of children in contact sports. Mouthguards are known to reduce the risk of dental and associated injuries--however, Australian studies of the use of mouthguards in contact sports and the prevalence of dental and associated injuries have only focused on adult parti...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Chapman PJ,Nasser BP

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study compared the effects of three flavonoids, including proanthocyanidin, naringin and quercetin on remineralization of artificial root caries. METHODS:Demineralized root fragments (n = 75) were randomly divided into five groups for treatment with the remineralizing agents for 10 minutes: (1) 6.5% pr...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Epasinghe DJ,Yiu C,Burrow MF

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A poor appreciation of the role of surgery in the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) may result in some patients being denied access to appropriate care. While surgery is often considered as an option of last resort, there are instances where surgery is the definitive and sometimes the only treatment opti...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Dimitroulis G

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Erosive tooth wear is a growing concern in clinical dentistry. Our aims were to assess the effect of Tooth Mousse (TM) in managing erosive dentine wear in vitro. METHODS:Opposing enamel and dentine specimens from 36 third molar teeth were worn under a load of 100 N for 75 000 cycles in electromechanical too...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Ranjitkar S,Narayana T,Kaidonis JA,Hughes TE,Richards LC,Townsend GC

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00